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  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Glamping
  • Texas State Parks
  • National Parks
  • Shooting Sports
  • Outdoor Cooking

Recent Posts

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  • Quick Recap of Bee Cave Central Park
  • My Take on Hamilton Greenbelt in Lakeway
  • How to Pick Out the Perfect Shotgun
  • 2017,  Interviews,  Meanwhile Back at the Ranch,  Texas Wildlife Column

    Why Outdoor Traditions Make Our Life Better

    Whitney / September 15, 2017

    A version of this article originally appeared in Texas Wildlife magazine. Join Texas Wildlife Association today to get this fun monthly publication with resources for ranch owners. When we arrive at our farm, we go…

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  • Field Fashion Friday,  Fishing,  FIshing Gear

    Field Fashion Friday: Fade to Black Wild Rose Performance Top

    Whitney / August 18, 2017

    Good morning ladies! Happy Friday! As you all likely know by now, I’m in love with Wild Rose Apparel performance gear for outdoor activities. It’s made for Texas women–sun protectant, light, breezy, and yet fashionable enough…

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  • A Girl's Guide to the Blue Ridge Mountains,  Hiking,  Hiking Stories,  The Girl's Complete Guide

    The Perfect Girls Weekend in the Blue Ridge Mountains

    Whitney / August 17, 2017

    This weekend I went to visit my friend Ha in the little hillside town she calls home of Black Mountain, North Carolina. It’s a burg on the outskirts of Asheville in the heart of Appalachian…

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  • A Girl's Guide to West Texas,  Locations,  The Girl's Complete Guide,  West Texas

    The Best Place to Stargaze in West Texas: McDonald Observatory

    Whitney / August 4, 2017

    If you consider yourself a Texan who knows all the greatest places in our state, and you haven’t been to McDonald Observatory yet, then you need to plan a West Texas vacation immediately.…

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  • A Girl's Guide to West Texas,  The Girl's Complete Guide,  West Texas

    A Must-See in West Texas: the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute

    Whitney / July 26, 2017

    A place called “research institute” couldn’t be that fun, could it? “Research” while on vacation? No thank you! Yet, despite the name, the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute is actually a fun place designed for…

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  • A Girl's Guide to West Texas,  Hiking,  Hiking Guidance,  Locations,  The Girl's Complete Guide,  West Texas

    The Most Scenic Trail in Davis Mountains State Park

    Whitney / July 19, 2017

    This is my favorite hike in Davis Mountains State Park, by a long shot. Lots of great panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, and the trail is wide and flat at many places.…

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  • Field Fashion Friday,  Inspired Style

    Field Fashion Inspired by Laura Bush

    Whitney / June 20, 2017

    Today’s field fashion post is inspired by former First Lady Laura Bush! You may not know that Mrs. Bush takes a trip every single year with her childhood girlfriends to a national park,…

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  • Hunting,  Hunting Guidance

    Feathered Jewelry and Accessories with Kristin Parma

    Whitney / June 13, 2017

    There is little in nature as intricate or as varied as the feathers of our winged friends. After a memorable pheasant or turkey harvest, I save a few – just as soon as…

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  • Hunting,  Hunting Stories,  Interviews,  Trophy Art with a Twist

    Heritage Game Mounts with Rita Schimpff

    Whitney / June 12, 2017

    This month in my column for Texas Wildlife magazine I featured three talented Texas women who turn trophies into beautiful pieces of art. Today I am featuring Rita Schimpff with Heritage Game Mounts! {Become…

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  • Hunting,  Hunting Gear,  Interviews

    A Stunning Way to Display Your Hunting Trophy

    Whitney / May 31, 2017

    This month in my column for Texas Wildlife magazine I featured three talented Texas women who turn trophies into beautiful pieces of art. Today I am sharing the first of them–Annlyn Osborn with Haute…

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Hi y’all! My name is Whitney and I write this blog for women interested in the great outdoors. I’m a mom of two in the Austin area and I share everything from the trails I like to hike to how to clean your shotgun. It’s fun! Thanks and gig ’em!

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